Hey everyone! Yesterday we discussed details on the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. We learned as previous forms of labor (Native Americans and indentured servants) began to decrease in the New World, Europeans began to look elsewhere for labor. They found this in the already existing slave trade in Africa.
We learned that the overwhelming majority of African slaves were kidnapped during wars within Africa and sold to the Europeans for certain goods (i.e., weapons, alcohol, etc.). We also learned that these slaves endured a harsh journey across the Atlantic Ocean (Middle Passage) in which many died due to the harsh conditions. Only about 5-6% of these Africans were transported into North America.
For homework, you are to read about the conditions of slaves in both Latin America and North America. I want you to draw a T-Chart and describe slave conditions for each. We will discuss during next class.
Also, you will have your test on Wednesday. Please begin to study. The study guide will be due on the day of the test.
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
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